Current local time in Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China, uses the Asia/Hong_Kong time zone (Hong Kong Standard Time). There is no daylight saving: the offset stays UTC+8 all year. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Hong Kong Standard Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC+8
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Dialing code
- +852
The time zone, at a glance.
Hong Kong follows Asia/Hong_Kong. No UTC-offset changes are scheduled during 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
No clock change scheduled in 2026. Hong Kong stays on UTC+8 throughout this calendar year.
2027
No clock change scheduled in 2027. Hong Kong stays on UTC+8 throughout this calendar year.
Future dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Hong Kong.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (13h 30m) and Dec the least (10h 47m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:05 AM | 6:00 PM | 10h 55m | UTC+8 |
| Feb 15 | 6:55 AM | 6:20 PM | 11h 25m | UTC+8 |
| Mar 15 | 6:32 AM | 6:32 PM | 12h 0m | UTC+8 |
| Apr 15 | 6:03 AM | 6:43 PM | 12h 40m | UTC+8 |
| May 15 | 5:43 AM | 6:55 PM | 13h 12m | UTC+8 |
| Jun 15 | 5:39 AM | 7:08 PM | 13h 30m | UTC+8 |
| Jul 15 | 5:48 AM | 7:10 PM | 13h 22m | UTC+8 |
| Aug 15 | 6:00 AM | 6:55 PM | 12h 55m | UTC+8 |
| Sep 15 | 6:09 AM | 6:26 PM | 12h 17m | UTC+8 |
| Oct 15 | 6:19 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 39m | UTC+8 |
| Nov 15 | 6:35 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 5m | UTC+8 |
| Dec 15 | 6:54 AM | 5:41 PM | 10h 47m | UTC+8 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Hong Kong with your world.
Add cities, choose the actual date, and preview your weekly meeting across clock changes.
Best times to call from Hong Kong
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Hong Kong time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 12 hours behind | 7:00 AM–9:00 AM (7:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| London | 7 hours behind | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 1 hour ahead | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (10:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Los Angeles | 15 hours behind | 7:00 AM–8:00 AM (4:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Sydney | 3 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–2:00 PM (12:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Dubai | 4 hours behind | 1:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–1:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Hong Kong, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · The first weekday after Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · The first day of January
- Sat, Feb 6, 2027 · Lunar New Year’s Day
- Mon, Feb 8, 2027 · The third day of Lunar New Year
- Tue, Feb 9, 2027 · The fourth day of Lunar New Year
Airports serving Hong Kong
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- HKG Hong Kong International Airport · 26 km
Also on UTC+8 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Hong Kong today but may differ after a clock change.
- Philippines
- Taiwan
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Australia
- Mongolia
- Russia
- Macau S.A.R
- Brunei
Questions about time in Hong Kong
What time zone is Hong Kong in?
Hong Kong uses the IANA time zone Asia/Hong_Kong, known as Hong Kong Standard Time. Its offset is UTC+8 all year.
Does Hong Kong observe daylight saving time?
No. Hong Kong keeps UTC+8 all year.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 12 hours behind Hong Kong; London is 7 hours behind Hong Kong; Tokyo is 1 hour ahead of Hong Kong; Los Angeles is 15 hours behind Hong Kong; Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong; Dubai is 4 hours behind Hong Kong.
How do I call Hong Kong from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +852, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Hong Kong as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use Asia/Hong_Kong. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.